Asked by Alfred Bassaw on May 17, 2024

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Erikson's clinical experience led him to believe that young adults _______.

A) who had difficulties in school or with peer relationships rarely develop a sense of inferiority.
B) who were traditional are more likely to have strained relationships with their parents.
C) who departed from home for college or work always develop a strained relationship with their parents.
D) who had not achieved ego identity may not be ready to commit themselves to others.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings across eight stages of life.

Ego Identity

Ego identity is a concept in psychology that refers to a person's sense of self, formed through social interactions and becoming a consistent and stable sense of who one is.

  • Understand the stages of life as proposed by Erikson, focusing specifically on the intimacy vs. isolation stage during early adulthood.
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Randeep Singh DhillonMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Erikson's theory suggests that achieving ego identity is crucial for young adults before they can form healthy, committed relationships with others. Failure to achieve this sense of self can lead to difficulties in committing to relationships.